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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman

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"Seiferman addresses budgetary goals at luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman highlighted the county’s budget during his “State of the County Address” at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture luncheon event on Thursday, July 10.“I can tell you right now that my budget priorities are public safety and law enforcement,” he...

EOC posts Gulf storm warning

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is actively monitoring a developing low-pressure system off the coast of Florida.   Forecasts indicate the system may enter the Gulf by late Tuesday, with a 20–30% chance of tropical development over the next week.
BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD brings Bike Patrol back into service

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
After several years, the Bay City Police Department is officially bringing Bike Patrol back into service.

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"Tourism OKs 7 sponsorships" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bay City Tourism Advisory Council members unanimously approved seven sponsorship applications at their meeting Monday afternoon.   Of those seven applications, three were for new applicants and four from prior applicants.

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"Trump Burger to come here" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) announced that Trump Burger diner planned to open by the end of July on Facebook Monday afternoon.   The restaurant is set to occupy 6500 Seventh Street – the left corner storefront at East Bay Plaza near Schulman’s MBG.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

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"DeLeon: Six loaded trailers heading to Hill Country" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Matagorda County Sheriff Rick DeLeon told Commissioners Court that donations were being sent to the Hill Country during the court’s public comment section Monday morning.
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